Third Round of the 2025 Jordan Golf League Kicks Off at Ayla Golf Club - Jordan News
Aqaba –The third round of the 2025 Jordan Golf League teed off today, Thursday, at Ayla Golf Club, with the participation of 40 players.
This two-day round, played in the Stroke Play format, features six categories: Veterans, Elite, Junior (under 18) for both males and females, Academy Players, Adults, and the Teams League, which includes six rounds. اضافة اعلان The newly enhanced competition system, introduced at the beginning of this year for the 2025 season, has significantly increased the competitiveness and excitement among players and teams across all categories. President of the Jordan Golf Federation, Kareem Al-Barghouthi, stated: "As the league progresses, we are witnessing noticeable improvement in players' performance. This boosts both competitiveness and skill levels, especially with upcoming international events like the Arab Championship in Cairo at the beginning of next month." Al-Barghouthi also praised Ayla Oasis Development Company for its strategic partnership and continuous support of the Federation's efforts, as well as the thorough preparation and technical readiness of the facilities, which have greatly contributed to creating an ideal competitive environment and nurturing a new generation of professional golfers. From his side, Mansour Al-Kabariti, Public Relations Director at Ayla Oasis Development Company, said: "We are proud to host this third round of the 2025 Jordan Golf League, especially with the upgraded edition of this year's tournament. It reflects Ayla's commitment to advancing Jordanian sports and our community engagement strategy. We value the trust placed in Ayla's capability to host world-class sporting events to the highest standards, while also promoting Aqaba as a global destination for sports and tourism." Ayla Oasis continues its support for the initiatives led by the Jordan Golf Federation and the Jordan Olympic Committee to grow the sport of golf locally by providing the necessary infrastructure and positioning Jordan as a key destination on the international golf map—enhancing national tourism and the status of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone. Ayla Golf Club is renowned for its world-class facilities, featuring an 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by the legendary Greg Norman. Spanning approximately 800,000 square meters of lush landscapes, the course meets global environmental sustainability standards and blends harmoniously with Ayla's unique natural setting of beaches and scenic vistas. The club also hosts a dedicated golf academy equipped with a 9-hole course and professional instructors certified by the PGA (Professional Golfers' Association).
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